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Africa: CPJ, Partners Condemn Targeting of Journalists Covering South Africa's Anti-Migrant Protests [CPJ] The Committee to Protect Journalists has joined seven other media freedom organizations in condemning attacks on foreign nationals and the targeting of journalists covering anti-migrant protests in South Africa.

JOINT PRESS RELEASE 29 June 2026 Media freedom groups condemn attacks ... JOINT PRESS RELEASE 29 June 2026 Media freedom groups condemn attacks on migrants and threats to journalists Amid increasing calls for unlawful action against foreign nationals and growing fears of violence ahead of the self-imposed June 30 deadline set byMarch and Marchand its allies, a coalition of media freedom organisations is warning of increasing threats both to those being targeted and to journalists reporting on these developments. Recent protests and incidents of violence – including assaults and the killing of Mishack Banda, a 29-year-old Malawian father, in Pietermaritzburg on Friday, June 19 – have heightened concerns about the risk of wider unrest. At the same time, journalists documenting these events have been threatened, physically intimidated and obstructed in their work. In some cases, reporters covering these protests have faced demands that they delete their footage, attempts to seize their equipment, and been threatened with violence for documenting attacks. March and Marchhas also used social media platforms to identify individual journalists and encouraged supporters to do the sam…

South Africa: More Than a Dozen South African Journalists Targeted As Anti-Migrant Deadline Looms [CPJ] South African journalist Sakhiseni Nxumalo was reporting on an anti-migrant march, which turned into a deadly attack on foreign nationals, when he himself became a target because of his dark skin. He is one of at least 15 journalists targeted in South Africa in recent months, CPJ's reporting found.

Africa: CPJ Intensifies Push Against Attacks on Journalists As the world marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, concerns over media safety remain high. Speaking during the November 2 commemoration, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of rising violence, arbitrary arrests, and targeted killings of journalists worldwide. In Francophone Africa, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is echoing the alarm. The organisation is calling for stronger protections and accountability as attacks on media workers continue to rise. Moussa Ngom, a CPJ representative, is urging governments to safeguard press freedom, stressing that impunity only fuels further violence against journalists. Copyright. 2026 All rights reserved Made with ♥ by WADR

CPJ, partners condemn targeting of journalists covering South Africa's ... Share this: Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email The Committee to Protect Journalists has joined seven other media freedom organizations in condemning attacks on foreign nationals and the targeting of journalists covering anti-migrant protests in South Africa. In a joint statement, issued ahead of the June 30 deadline set by the anti-migrant group March and March, the organizations called on its leaders to end unlawful action, stop threatening journalists, and reject conduct that could expose journalists to intimidation or violence. They also urged political parties supporting the campaign to distance themselves from threats against journalists and rhetoric that incites hostility or violence against foreign nationals. The coalition called on authorities to protect foreign nationals and journalists, ensure journalists can work safely and without interference, and hold…

Media groups condemn intimidation of migrants and journalists ahead of ... Home»News»South Africa ByFaizel Patel Senior Journalist 3 minute read 30 June 2026 05:59 am Picture: iStock As South Africa braces for anti‑immigration protests on 30 June, a coalition of media freedom organisations has issued a stark warning about escalating threats to both foreign nationals and journalists. The coalition – comprising Amnesty International South Africa, the Association of Independent Publishers (AIP), Campaign for Free Expression, Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Media Diversity & Development Agency (MDDA), Moxii Africa, the Press Council of South Africa, and the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF), condemned intimidation and violence in the strongest terms. Recent unrest has already claimed lives, including the killing of 29‑year‑old Malawian father Mishack Banda in Pietermaritzburg on 19 June. The tragic killing of Banda sharpened concerns over potential widespread violence and unrest. Journalists covering these events have also faced harassment, threats, and demands to delete footage. March and March have even used social media to identify reporters, encourag…

CPJ, partners condemn spate of attacks on journalists in Bangladesh In a joint statement issued yesterday (21 March), the New York-based nonprofit called on the interim government “to guarantee the right to freedom of expression in Bangladesh, which includes but is not limited to protecting people from attacks by non-state actors for exercising their right to freedom of expression.” TBS Report 22 March, 2025, 10:55 am Last modified: 22 March, 2025, 10:58 am Photo: Collected The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) have expressed deep concern over recent arrests, harassment, and violence against individuals and human rights defenders exercising their right to freedom of expression in Bangladesh in the last month. In a joint statement issued yesterday (21 March), the New York-based nonprofit called on the interim government "to guarantee the right to freedom of expression in Bangladesh, which includes but is not limited to protecting people from attacks by non-state actors for exercising their right to freedom of expression." It said Bangladesh has a history of widespread violations of the right to freedom of expression. "In order to build a rights respecting future, it is essenti…

CPJ, partners condemn targeting of journalists covering South Africa's ... The Committee to Protect Journalists has joined seven other media freedom organizations in condemning attacks on foreign nationals and the targeting of journalists covering anti-migrant protests in South Africa. In a joint statement, issued ahead of the June 30 deadline set by the anti-migrant group March and March, the organizations called on its leaders to end unlawful action, stop threatening journalists, and reject conduct that could expose journalists to intimidation or violence. They also urged political parties supporting the campaign to distance themselves from threats against journalists and rhetoric that incites hostility or violence against foreign nationals. The coalition called on authorities to protect foreign nationals and journalists, ensure journalists can work safely and without interference, and hold those responsible for threats, assaults and incitement to violence to account. It said March and March had used social media to identify journalists and encourage supporters to do the same in a blatant attempt to intimidate and silence independent reporting.